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Aldi Just Gave Us a Sneak Peek of 19 New Items Launching This Month

The sun is (finally) shining and you want to spend every possible second outside. But a trip to Aldi is never a chore. From gluten-free empanadas to cold brew concentrate, here are tons of new treats to try this month. 

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Sundae Shoppe Orange Sherbet Pops

Stash these in the freezer for that first hot and sweaty pre-summer day. (Or break into the box the minute you get home. Your call.)

Buy it ($2.19); available May 22

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Fremont Fish Market Marinated Butterfly Shrimp

Choose your marinade flavor (tandoori, adobo or garlic herb), whip up a side of rice or quinoa and dinner’s done.

Buy it ($5.99); available May 1

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Evie Elderflower Frizzante

We’ll admit we had to look up “frizzante” (it means “sparkling”), but you had us at elderflower. It’s Meghan Markle’s favorite, after all.

Buy it ($4.99); available May 1

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Livegfree Chocolate Or Glazed Gluten Free Donuts

Aldi has tons of new gluten-free options coming this month, but we’re reaching for the doughnuts first. Old habits die hard.

Buy it ($4.49); available May 8

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Season's Choice Zucchini Or Carrot Spirals

We love the idea of a pasta dish without the carbs, but we can’t deal with the prep. These guys just eliminated the entire step.

Buy it ($2.89); available May 8

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Deutsche Küche Bratwurst (spinach, Mozzarella & Sauerkraut With Emmentaler Cheese)

Leave it to Aldi to create a sausage that’s basically a German feast in a single bite.

Buy it ($3.99); available May 8

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L'oven Fresh Lemon Crème Or Blueberry Breakfast Bread

Hi, cinnamon swirl toast? Sorry, but we need to break up.

Buy it ($3.99); available May 1

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Casa Sangrioso Sangria Box Wine

We’re never above boxed wine, but this one was made for backyard sipping. It’s just like Spanish sangria; all you need is a glass and some ice.

Buy it ($9.99); available May 15

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Specially Selected Pretzel Hamburger Buns

What is it about a pretzel bun that instantly makes any sandwich irresistible? Our money’s on the chewy, salty crust.

Buy it ($1.99); available May 22

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Barissimo Original Or French Roast Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

Instead of spending $5 every morning at the coffee shop, get your caffeine fix with this cost-effective and tasty alternative.

Buy it ($7.89); available May 29

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Happy Farms Cream Cheese Snack Packs (assorted Varieties)

There’s nothing like a little cheese to revive us from our mid-afternoon slump. Add pretzels and it’s even better.

Buy it ($1.59); available May 1

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Whole & Simple Shrimp & Grains Single Serve Meals

You want a healthy dinner, but can’t bear to stand in the hot kitchen for more than 15 minutes. This is the solution.

Buy it ($3.99); available May 1

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Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Thin & Crispy Pizza (spinach & Garlic Or Tomato & Mozzarella)

Thinner crust means you can eat more slices, right?

Buy it ($3.29); available May 1

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Livegfree Gluten Free Empanadas (assorted Varieties)

What will it be: Vegetarian, chicken or beef? (Or all three—that’s an option, too.)

Buy it ($4.99); available May 8

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Livegfree Linguini Or Fettuccine

This calls for pesto. No, red sauce. Either way, you can’t go wrong.

Buy it ($3.49); available May 8

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Sunshine Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

We’ll be pairing this one with a giant charcuterie board that we’re calling dinner.

Buy it ($9.99); available May 8

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Livegfree Gluten-free Hot Dog Or Hamburger Buns

Because it’s grilling season and Aldi leaves no one behind.

Buy it ($3.49); available May 8

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Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen 12-inch Breakfast Deli Pizza

Sure, you could serve this for breakfast. But you could also go rogue and have it for brinner.

Buy it ($5.99); available May 29

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Livegfree Gluten-free Cheesecake Sampler

With slices of raspberry, chocolate chip, lemon and classic New York-style, you really can have it all.

Buy it ($8.99); available May 8 

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